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The Hidden Voyage guide
Veneto: Prosecco Hills and Palladian Villas
Prosecco vineyards, Palladio and the Dolomites on the horizon.
Best months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Ideal stay
7 nights
Fly into
VCE · TSF · VRN
Getting around
Car essential, driver for tasting days
Our villas here
5 private villas
Why go
Why choose Veneto: Prosecco Hills and Palladian Villas
Between the Dolomites and the lagoon, the Veneto hides a gentler world of vine covered hills, walled towns and the elegant villas of Andrea Palladio. The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, a UNESCO landscape, roll in green waves dotted with chapels and cellars. A villa here combines rural peace with easy access to Venice, Verona and Padua.
It suits wine lovers, architecture enthusiasts and families who enjoy cycling, gardens and good food. Expect relaxed tastings, Renaissance frescoes and quiet country roads, with world class cities only a short journey away.
Ideal for: Wine lovers, Combining with Venice, Weddings · Relaxed, with wine and villa visits
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Getting there
Airports and arrivals
VCE
Venice Marco Polo
about 50 minutes by car to Conegliano, about 50 minutes to Vicenza
Main international gateway
TSF
Treviso Antonio Canova
about 45 minutes by car to Valdobbiadene, about 40 minutes to Asolo
Closest airport to the Prosecco Hills, mainly European flights
VRN
Verona Valerio Catullo
about 45 minutes by car to Vicenza, about 25 minutes to Valpolicella
Convenient for western Veneto and Lake Garda
- Frecciarossa trains stop at Verona, Vicenza and Padua on the Milan to Venice line; Vicenza is about 1h40 from Milan.
- Regional trains reach Treviso and Conegliano from Venice in about 30 to 50 minutes.
- From Venice, a car with driver takes about 1h to the Prosecco Hills.
We arrange private transfers, drivers, boats and helicopters for every villa.
Where to stay
Choosing your base
Valdobbiadene and the Prosecco Hills
Wine lovers, couples
Steep vine terraces, small villages and family wineries in the UNESCO landscape.
Asolo
Couples, culture
A refined hilltop town known as the city of a hundred horizons, close to Palladian villas.
Vicenza
Architecture lovers
Palladio's city, rich in palaces and the Teatro Olimpico.
Riviera del Brenta
Combining with Venice, families
A canal lined with patrician villas between Padua and Venice.
Bassano del Grappa
Food lovers, families
A lively riverside town known for its wooden bridge and grappa.
Valpolicella
Wine lovers, groups
Rolling vineyards near Verona and Lake Garda, home of Amarone.
Positions are approximate: the exact address is shared once your stay is confirmed.
What to see
The highlights
01
Villa Almerico Capra, La Rotonda, Vicenza
Palladio's most famous villa, perfectly symmetrical on a hill outside Vicenza. Its form influenced country houses across the world.
02
Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza
Palladio's final masterpiece, an indoor Renaissance theatre with a trompe l'oeil stage set.
03
Villa di Maser (Villa Barbaro)
A Palladian villa with frescoes by Paolo Veronese, surrounded by vineyards.
04
Villa Foscari, La Malcontenta
An elegant Palladian villa on the Brenta canal, close to Venice.
05
Scrovegni Chapel, Padua
Giotto's fresco cycle, a turning point in Western art, viewed in timed visits.
06
Cartizze hill
The most prized slope of the Prosecco Superiore area, with sweeping vineyard views.
07
Ponte degli Alpini, Bassano
A covered wooden bridge built to a Palladio design over the Brenta river.
08
Villa Pisani, Stra
A vast 18th century villa with frescoes by Tiepolo and a hedge maze.
What to do
Experiences worth planning for
Prosecco tasting
Visit family wineries and tasting huts in the hills around Valdobbiadene and Conegliano.
Brenta river cruise
A boat trip along the canal between Padua and Venice passes historic villas and swing bridges.
Cycling the Prosecco Hills
E-bike routes through vineyards and villages.
Grappa distillery visit
Discover the craft of distillation in Bassano del Grappa.
Amarone cellar visit
See grapes drying in Valpolicella lofts and taste the rich wine.
Palladian villa tour
A private guide brings Palladio's architecture and patrons to life.
Outdoors
Nature and walks
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake, with resorts, beaches and boat trips on its eastern shore.
Monte Grappa
A mountain with panoramic roads, hiking and First World War memorials.
Colli Euganei
Volcanic hills with thermal spas at Abano and Montegrotto.
Lago di Revine
Two small lakes at the foot of the Prealps, perfect for walks.
Cansiglio Forest
A beech forest plateau for walking and cycling.
Where to stay
Private villas in Veneto
At the table
Food and wine
What to eat
Radicchio rosso di Treviso IGP
A bitter winter chicory, grilled or in risotto.
Asiago DOP
A cow's milk cheese from the Asiago plateau, fresh or aged.
Asparago bianco di Bassano DOP
Tender white asparagus, a spring speciality served with eggs.
Baccalà alla vicentina
Dried cod slowly cooked in milk and onions, served with polenta.
Sopressa vicentina DOP
A soft, aromatic salami.
Tiramisù
The dessert is strongly associated with Treviso.
What to drink
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
The finest Prosecco, with Superiore di Cartizze at its summit.
Asolo Prosecco DOCG
A sparkling wine from the hills around Asolo.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
A powerful red made from dried grapes.
Soave
A dry white made mainly from Garganega grapes.
Beyond the villa
Day trips
Venice
about 1h by car or train
The lagoon city is an easy day from the hills.
Verona
about 1h by car from Vicenza
The Arena, Juliet's balcony and elegant piazzas.
Padua
about 45 minutes by car from Asolo
Giotto's frescoes, the Basilica of Saint Anthony and lively squares.
Dolomites
about 2h by car to Cortina d'Ampezzo
Spectacular mountain scenery for a day of fresh air.
Lake Garda
about 1h30 by car from Vicenza
Lakeside towns and boat trips.
When to go
The year, season by season
May to June and September to October.
Spring
Fresh green vines and asparagus season. Perfect for cycling and villa visits.
Summer
Warm days, opera in Verona and lake trips. A villa pool is welcome.
Autumn
Harvest in the Prosecco Hills and golden light. The best time for tastings.
Winter
Quiet, with radicchio and hearty food. Some villas close to visitors.
Weather month by month
Bars: hours of sunshine a day. Above: average daytime high. Shaded: the best months.
Full weather table
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime high, °C | 7 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Night low, °C | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sunshine, hours a day | 2.9 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 7.7 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 9 | 6.8 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Dry days | 25 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 |
Air: averages 1991 to 2020, Verona Villafranca weather station. Dry days have less than 1 mm of rain.
Events through the year
April
Vinitaly, Verona
One of the world's leading wine fairs.
Spring
Primavera del Prosecco Superiore
A season of wine festivals in the Prosecco Hills villages.
June to September
Arena di Verona Opera Festival
Opera performed in the Roman amphitheatre.
Spring
Concerts at the Teatro Olimpico
Music and theatre seasons in Palladio's Renaissance theatre.
Planning Veneto: Prosecco Hills and Palladian Villas?
Tell us your dates and the group: we reply with availability and the full price, usually within one working day, and arrange transfers, chefs and boats.
Good to know
Practical tips
- A car is essential in the hills; use a driver for wine tasting days.
- Palladian villas often have limited opening days, and La Rotonda's interior opens only on certain days; check and book ahead.
- The Scrovegni Chapel requires advance reservation for timed entry.
- Historic centres such as Vicenza, Padua and Treviso have ZTL zones.
- Book wineries ahead, especially during harvest in September.
Questions
Veneto: Prosecco Hills and Palladian Villas: frequently asked
What are the Prosecco Hills?
The hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, recognised by UNESCO in 2019 for their vine terraces. They produce the finest Prosecco Superiore.
Which Palladian villas can you visit?
La Rotonda, Villa Barbaro at Maser and Villa Foscari on the Brenta are among the most beautiful open to visitors. Opening days vary, so check ahead.
Which airport is closest to the Prosecco Hills?
Treviso (TSF) is closest, about 45 minutes away. Venice Marco Polo (VCE) offers more international flights and is about 1h away.
Can you visit Venice from the Veneto countryside?
Yes, Venice is about 1h by car or train from most of the region, making day trips easy.
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